[1] I figured Garrison was called up because he was on the 40-man roster, and available to pitch sans restrictions (Pendleton started a couple of days ago, Whelan has thrown a lot the last three days).

However, I did note that the Yanks do seem to have an open 40-man spot still. They could have called up Kontos.

Garrison's numbers were awful at Double-A, an ERA over 6.00. This guy is supposed to be a major leaguer? Why do the Yankees continue to populate the bottom of their roster with non-major leaguers? Cervelli, Pena (who's on the DL), and now Garrison.

[4] Because he's a lefty? Because he couldn't possibly be worse than Lucky™ Strike Mitre, and we all know Girardi won't hesitate to go to Mitre, so it doesn't really matter how crappy the guy is who took his spot?

More than anything, Garrison is here to serve as a long man. Girardi said he might use him if a few lefties are due up, but mostly he’s here to give the Yankees length if they need it. He was scheduled to start tomorrow, so he’s rested and available tonight. The only other long relief-type on the 40-man is Lance Pendleton, who started for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. The other Triple-A starters have no relief experience.

That was interesting. Nunez fielded the ball and collected himself for a beat, so that he wouldn't rush the throw. Then he almost shanked the throw anyway. Go figure. Thank goodness for turf and for the Mark Teixeira.